Bordeaux Immersion Trip 2025
Terms and Conditions

Waver and Release - Bordeaux Trip 2025

FEDERATION OF ALLIANCES FRANÇAISES USA STUDY IN BORDEAUX PROGRAM

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND GENERAL RELEASE FORM

THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

I have registered to participate in the 2025 Study in Bordeaux Program  (the “Program”) organized by the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation (the “Federation”) affiliated with the world-wide Alliance Française network (the “AF Network”).   This agreement confirms my understanding of  the following:

Risks of International Travel:  I understand that participation in the Program involves inherent risks, including (without limitation) risks in traveling to, from and within the Program site(s); foreign political, legal, medical, social and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety and maintenance of buildings, public places and conveyances;  consumption of food; and local weather conditions. I understand that as a participant in the Program, I may sustain personal injury, illness, property loss or damage, or even death as a consequence of these (and other) risks or of the actions, inactions or negligence of myself or others.   I understand these risks and assume them knowingly and willingly.

Health Status and Insurance:  I have no known physical or health-related problems that may preclude or restrict my participation in the Program and related activities, or I have disclosed to the Federation any physical conditions, including special dietary and medication needs, that might impair my ability to participate in the Program. I assume responsibility for any necessary immunizations and will make all preparations necessary to safeguard my health and comply with all recommended precautions pertaining to my health and safety.  I have arranged, through insurance or otherwise, to meet any and all needs for payment of health care coverage or medical costs that I may incur while participating in the Program, as well as all costs of repatriation to my home country for health care or medical treatment.  I authorize the Federation and its agents to obtain appropriate health care for me in the event that I need it but am unable to obtain it for myself, and I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Federation and its agents for any and all actions taken by the Federation or its agents to provide emergency necessary medical care during the Program.

Travel Arrangements.  I understand that the Federation and its agents do not represent or act as agents for, and cannot control the acts or omissions of, any host family, employer, transportation carrier, hotel, tour organizer or other provider of foods or services involved in the Program, and that the Federation and its agents cannot warrant the safety or convenience of the circumstances in which I will be living.

Program Changes or Cancellation:  I understand that, although the Federation will attempt to maintain the Program as described in its publications, it reserves the right to change any portion of the Program, including (without limitation) the curriculum, instructors, itinerary, travel arrangements or accommodations at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and that the Federation and  its agents, shall not be responsible for any expenses or losses that I may incur because of such changes.  I understand and agree that the Federation is not liable for any non-refundable tickets or services  I purchase in conjunction with the Program.  I acknowledge that the Federation has the right to cancel the Program and to decline to accept or retain any person as a participant in  the Program at any time.

GENERAL RELEASE:  Knowing the risks described above, I agree, on behalf of my family, heirs and personal representative(s), to assume all risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in the Program. I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless (1) the Federation, (2) all other persons affiliated in any way with the AF Network, (3) the respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives of the Federation or such other persons affiliated with the AF Network, and (4) any other persons involved with the Program, either directly or indirectly, from all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and  expenses (including attorney’s fees) for injury to person or property, or for any other damage which I may suffer, or for which I may be liable to any other person, related to my participation in the Program, resulting from any cause, including but not limited to negligence on my part or on the part of any of the released parties.